Doctor’s Degrees in Public Policy
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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 260 people earned their doctor's degree in public policy. This makes it the 78th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,213 |
| Graduate Certificate | 298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 260 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public policy is $77,523. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $77,523 to a high of $77,523.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public policy is $55,475. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $55,475 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $55,475.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public policy. About 58.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 109 |
| Women | 151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public policy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 108 |
| International Students | 62 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public policy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Harvard. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Brandeis University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,104 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Brandeis. About 67% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from GMU. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMBC.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UNLV. About 62% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UT Dallas. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UTHealth. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UARK. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern University and A & M College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Southern University and A & M College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMCP. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Capella University. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from GWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMass Boston. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from New School University. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from ASU - Tempe. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from USC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Georgia State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Georgia State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern Maine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from University of Southern Maine.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from U-M. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Public Policy Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 187 | |
| 23 | |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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